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Identifier
20050417
Description
A college football game is being held at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas. The Texas Wesleyan Rams are hosting the visiting Southwestern University Pirates (white jerseys). In the third quarter of the game, the Rams scored their first touchdown to tie the game at six. Afterwards, the Rams are shown trying for the extra point. Back Johnny Hunter (50) is the place kicker while Ruel Hoffman (45) is the holder. Leaping off the left side for the Pirates is their left end Horace Elrod. He attempted to block the kick but was unsuccessful. The Ram blockers are Oscar Weimann (40) and Joe Turner (37). The Pirates attempting to break through to the kicker are Bob McMurrey (77), John Burleson (97), James Chafin (86), and Marvin Lampert (72). The Rams went on to win the game 15-6. "(Star-Telegram Photos by Tommy Dillard.)" Published Star-Telegram Eve. Oct. 6, 1941.
Archival Date
1941-10-04
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1413
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Southwestern Pirates; Texas Wesleyan Rams (Football Team); Football; Football players; Football fields
Subjects
Southwestern Pirates; Texas Wesleyan Rams (Football Team); Football; Football players; Football fields